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Subtract 30/81 from 45/25

1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 30/81

45/25 - 30/81 is 193/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
    45/25 = 45 × 81/25 × 81 = 3645/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    30/81 = 30 × 25/81 × 25 = 750/2025
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3645/2025 - 750/2025 = 3645 - 750/2025 = 2895/2025
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/135
  6. In mixed form: 158/135

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